al dente

adjective

al den·te äl-ˈden-(ˌ)tā

al-

: cooked just enough to retain a somewhat firm texture

al dente pasta

al dente adverb

pasta cooked al dente

Examples of al dente in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cook pasta: Cook pasta until al dente in a large Dutch oven; drain. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024 Cook pasta and ground beef: Cook pasta until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for al dente

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